Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-11-24


I can't stay longer, because I'VE hardly cash
enough 10 take me hack, let alone remaining
hero any longer. Beside, u did stay, ovcry
thing and every body points to tho fact that
| would probably never SEQ her again. She
receives no visitors, aiil is soon going away
from here.
'No, twill do no good TO stay and try 20
win her. There Is only one rayl II win, I'm
mado man. II lose, I'm utterly rHasdl
Shall do itin
'But what was that wayr' queries the
same reader.
Lot the succeeding chapters tellit 1twas
like the man who conceived it-brilliant, but
absurdly Quixotic
AT dawn Of day, no arose and walked
forth. returning just as Dick was coming
down the stairs TO breakfast.
well, you old Rae lady-msshcr how do
you do this morningl Been out 10 take a
walk and reflect upon your folly Of last
night, CHI Well it's about time you rc-
formed" was tho saluta,ion Of that plain
spoken individual
Fairfax made inquiries as to the location
OF tho nearest telegraph station. He was
nstounded 70 learn that II was at st. Malo,
eighteen TO twenty miles distant
Instantly transformation took place in
the man. Every nerve seemed to tinglo
with energy. He realized the vast impor-
tanco Of time. From listlcss dreaming, he
sprang into full control Of all OF his powers
He now knew exactly what he wanted and
how 10 obtain IL.
He asked his landlord 10 secure him feet
horso-"bo sure and get the fastest YOU can
find III pay you well Tor your trouble, and
the owner handsomely for his use. have
important business at ST. Malo II any
thing happens 70 the horse I'll buy another
in his place.
Impressed by the earnCstncss Of tho man,
the landlord went directly 10 his own stable
and led back large black mare, his especial
pet There was no iieeter for miles around.
Jeanette could speed like the wind
Fairfax, meanwhile, had Ia zen his friend
aside, and putting his hands upon tho lat
ter's shoulder and looking him full in the
eye, was saying:
Dick, my friend, am forced to go TO St
Malo, but viii probably return this after
noon. From three 10 six o'clock want you
TO await my return at the inn. Have
horse and chaiso In readiness 20 start "a n
moments notice. l have not, as yet, com
pletcd my plans. You must rest content TO
know that will, later on, tell them 10 you.
l want the loan OF - pounds
Dick gasped
"---- ------ poundsl - dollars
Why, my dear fellow, I've only forty pounds
with mel"
"Ncyor mind, give ne those forty pounds
now, and an order upon your bankers for
the remainder. | must have IT,"
.Hf.f have itr Dick stared, aghast at
the cool impudcncc Of the man.
Fairfax had never before asked Dick for
any thing beyond the temporary loan Of
70.
enormousi Something trcmondOusl And
the impudent presumption that could ask
for Il was sublimely colossal What could
the man meant
Dick began 10 reflect. Ho looked again at
his strange companion. Invinciblc resolve,
unshakcn self-rchanco and perfect lmOwl- |
edge Of and trust In his own abilities shone un-
mistahably in Fairfax's cOuntcnance. There |
was something in this man that more than
awakened confidence. II inspired enthusi- !
asm. He had, unquestionably, great pow |
or over othcrs. He rarely failed TO lead |
them as he desired.
Dick could not resist his influence He |
found himself beginning TO be infected |
with strange excitement BESIDE" he |
reasoned, III a desperate game is to be |
played, why shouldn't /, too, have hand in
iti'i
He put his hand in his pocket, took out
the forty pounds and smilingly handed them |
to his companion.
Fairfax had conquered, aud, as he-took the |
money, knew that the die was cast
"Nos, Arthur, III do il. II you want |
twice as much, you shall have IT, III give
you my password with my banker, and you
ran telegraph, when and for what you wish.
From three 10 six this afternoon i will wait
for you hero with horse and carriage"
"Zama," was the magical password and
he bankers address, London.